What is opener's rebid (neither side vulnerable) with the hand and auction shown?

K65 AQ2 765 AKQ10

West

North

East

South

1

1

Double

Pass

??

Choose One:

Pass

1NT

1

2NT

3NT

Answer: 4 -

2NT. Balanced with spades stopped and the jump to show extra values (partner will know you have more than 15-17 by your failure to open 1NT). As jump to 3NT would be more of a "trick-taking" hand, such as:

What is opener's rebid (neither side vulnerable) with the hand and auction shown?

Q65 QJ2 A65 KQ102

West

North

East

South

1

4

Double

Pass

??

Choose One:

Pass

4

4NT

5

5

Answer: 1 -

Pass. On high levels, take out the double only with good shape (like a 2-suiter or a very long suit). At this level, partner is not even guaranteeing the other suits--so you can't bid a 3-or 4-card suit yourself. Just pass and hope to set them.

What is opener's rebid (neither side vulnerable) with the hand and auction shown?

KQ65 2 AQJ52 A102

West

North

East

South

1

3

Double

Pass

??

Choose One:

Pass

3

3

3NT

4

4

Answer: 6 -

4. Way too strong for only 3. Did partner guarantee four spades? No. But, if he doesn't have them, that's his problem. He has to be prepared for this bid. Likely, if he doesn't have four spades, he will retreat to 5. Is 4 a "closeout bid?" No! It shows a very good hand. Partner can continue towards slam with the right hand.

What is opener's rebid (neither side vulnerable) with the hand and auction shown?

65 AKJ2 2 AKQ1076

West

North

East

South

1

1

Double

Pass

??

Choose One:

2

2

3

3

4

4NT

Answer: 5 -

4. Too strong for only an invitational 3. This 4 bid shows about 19-20 points in playing strength (akin to 1-1-4). Partner will almost always have four hearts himself, but if he doesn't, he can go back to clubs.

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